Yankees captain Aaron Judge is placed on the 60-day injured list, beginning Saturday, according to reporting from multiple outlets. Both sources describe the move as largely procedural: the 60-day designation helps the team free a spot on the 40-man roster. While the transaction formally reflects Judge’s injury-related status, the coverage emphasizes that it is intended to address roster management rather than signal an unexpected change in outlook. The New York Post and Yahoo Sports both note that the injured list placement comes after questions surrounding Judge, with the timing tied to the team’s roster needs. With the 60-day designation, Judge remains unavailable for selection in the interim under injured list rules, while the Yankees gain flexibility to manage the rest of their roster. The reports do not provide additional specifics on the nature of the injury beyond the fact that Judge is on the injured list.